Russian Artistes Gives Performance in Honor of Kim Jong Il

Pyongyang, August 25 (KCNA) -- A performance was given by Russian artistes at the Presidential Guest House of the Russian Federation in Ulan-Ude this evening in honor of Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on a visit to Russia.
Kim Jong Il was present on invitation.
Also present there on invitation were the DPRK officials accompanying him.
Present there to appreciate the performance together with Dmitri Anatoliyevich Medvedev were Russian officials.
The performance was given by well-known national art troupes, people's and merited artistes and international concourse winners of Russia.
Their repertoire included chorus "Song of General Kim Jong Il," an immortal revolutionary hymn, chorus and dance "Katyusa," song and dance suite "Land of friendship," chorus "Russia and Korea, eternal friends."
The performers expressed boundless reverence and thanks of the Russian people for Kim Jong Il for making an undying contribution to the development of traditional DPRK-Russia friendship.
Pleasant and optimistic dances and songs showcased part of a long history and culture of the Russian people and culture of the Buryat.
The performance was acclaimed by the audience for its high artistic value.
Kim Jong Il conveyed a floral basket to the artistes for their successful performance.